Finance

BPIF Outlook report highlights positive Q1 though concerns persist
The BPIF has released the latest data on the health of the industry, collated in its Printing Outlook survey. While output figures for Q1 2015 tallied with expectations, orders were up higher than...

Mimaki doubles production and targets 3D market
As it celebrates 40 years in business Mimaki is doubling production with a new 84,000sqm factory in Japan.

Print contributes to UK industrial sector growth
The UK’s industrial output grew at its fastest rate for six months in March, with print contributing to the growth.

Agfa Graphics sales down but inkjet news positive
First-quarter sales at Agfa Graphics are down year-on-year, but underlying trends are good, especially in the inkjet segment, following successful wide-format printer launches.

Liquidation for Kent printer after owner established funerals business
A Kent printer which was about to celebrate 25 years in business is to be dissolved after its owner moved into the funerals business.

New finance deal for Polestar
Polestar has refinanced with new credit facilities from Barclays and a £90m senior secured loan from Swedish finance house Proventus Capital Partners.

Paperlinx assets to go under the hammer
A major online auction of Paperlinx UK assets is being prepared, including warehouse racking with the capacity to hold 50,000 pallets and a host of printing and finishing kit.

Adare chief hails "watershed" MBO deal
Adare chief executive Robert Whiteside has described the £60m management buy-out at the business as “truly a watershed moment” for the group, which is back on the acquisition trail.

Conservatives promise 'significant' hike in Annual Investment Allowance
The Conservative Party has promised a new "significantly higher, permanent level for the Annual Investment Allowance" alongside a mix of new and existing policies in its pre-election manifesto.

Act before the funding purse closes for good
Few UK industry sectors emerged from the recession as bloodied and bruised as UK Print PLC. Prior to the downturn the industry was in a tailspin thanks to the rise of online communication channels,...